Houston Texans News: June 9, 2015

Houston Texans News

O’Brien names Godsey as Texans’ offensive coordinator - Ultimate Texans
Before he began his Monday news conference, coach Bill O’Brien had an announcement for the media.

Houston Texans promote George Godsey to OC - NFL.com
Texans coach Bill O'Brien announced Monday that George Godsey has been promoted to offensive coordinator. Can Godsey develop Ryan Mallett or Brian Hoyer into a winning quarterback?

David Quessenberry vows to return to field after surviving cancer - Ultimate Texans
Not if. When.

Redskins announce dates of joint training camp practices with Texans - The Washington Post
The Redskins and Texans will practice in Richmond Aug. 6-8.

Texans report: Ex-center Myers approached about returning - Houston Chronicle
Myers, who was released in March, is considering multiple options before making a decision.

NFL Round Table: Texans to look for in OTAs - Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle sports writers John McClain, Brian T. Smith, and Dale Robertson discuss the Houston Texans Center Ben Jones, Wide Receiver Nate Washington, Strong Safety Eddie Pleasant, Linebacker Whitney Mercilus. (video: R.Carter)

Around the League

MMBM: Make tomorrow, 6/9 a national holiday - SBNation.com
We work too damn hard to not have our government give us a day off to try and have sex.

Jeremy Maclin gives Chiefs the receiver weapon they've been missing - SBNation.com
Jeremy Maclin is Kansas City's X-factor -- a player that could get them over the hump in the AFC West.

The 49ers aren't doomed, but the 2015 season could be shaky - SBNation.com
The sky isn't quite falling for the 49ers, but fans shouldn't expect a winning season in 2015.

Patriots release LB Brandon Spikes amid police investigation - SBNation.com
A sedan registered to Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes was found abandoned on a Foxborough highway on Sunday morning.

Teddy Bridgewater, Brandin Cooks lead 2nd-year breakout candidates - SBNation.com
For most football players, the biggest jump in play occurs during their second season.

Derek Carr cleared for minicamp, Alex Boone at 49ers OTAs and more - SBNation.com
Derek Carr's recovery from a finger injury is going along smoothly, Alex Boone is attending the 49ers' next minicamp and more from the NFL on Monday.

Houston & Collegiate Sports

2015 MLB Draft: Day One Wrap-Up - The Crawfish Boxes
The first day of the MLB draft is in the books and there's a lot to be excited about.

"Clutch City" to premiere on NBA TV tonight - The Dream Shake
Click inside to hear what some of the key-individuals from the Rockets' championship teams had to say about their experiences.

The MLB Draft and Texas Baseball - Burnt Orange Nation
Texas could get gutted in the MLB draft beginning tonight although the Horns appear poised to get the majority of its recruiting class on campus.

Texas Tech History Lesson: Masked Rider - Viva The Matadors
Conner continues his series on Texas Tech athletics history with the Masked Rider!

A long goodbye to Texas A&M: TCU 5, A&M 4 - Frogs O' War
It took 16 innings, but the Frogs clinched a second consecutive trip to the CWS with a win over the hated Aggies.

Is Mitch Thompson the Answer? - Our Daily Bears
The Omaha Chronicles reported Mitch Thompson will be named the new baseball coach... Ian McCaw almost immediately shut down the rumor.

YESSIR: Ags pick up 6'4" WR commit Kendrick Rogers - Good Bull Hunting
Coach Sumlin and crew snagged their third 2016 commit since Friday